Bindery Operator - Cutter

AC Printing; Euless (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

AC Printing in Euless, TX needs an experienced cutter operator to set up and run Polar cutters, turning press sheets into finished brochures, letters, books and mailers with accuracy and on deadline. You’ll also handle basic maintenance and guide bindery helpers.

The role offers a chance to work with multiple machines (including folders/stitchers) and pay above the local market, with overtime during peak season. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Experience setting up and running programmable guillotine cutters in a print shop or bindery.
• Ability to read job tickets and layouts and perform basic shop math.
• Able to stand for a full shift and lift up to 50 lb.

Responsibilities

• Set up and run Polar cutters to spec from job tickets and layout sheets.
• Check each lift for accuracy before it moves on.
• Change knives and perform routine maintenance.
• Direct bindery helpers on the job.

Skills

Cutter operator

Bindery experience

Reading job tickets

Basic math

Tools

Polar cutter

Job description

Set up and run our Polar cutters, 7:00 am–3:00 pm. Run folders or stitchers too? Even better.

We’re adding an experienced cutter operator to our bindery. You’ll set up and run our Polar cutters, turning press sheets into finished brochures, letters, books and mailers, accurately and on deadline.

Why bindery at AC Printing?

• Pay above most DFW bindery jobs: set by a hands-on test.
• More machines, more pay: operators who can also set up our MBO folders or saddle stitchers start toward the top of the range.
• Established and family-owned: printing in Euless since 1989, with a full bindery and mailing under one roof.

What you’ll do

• Set up and run Polar cutters to spec from job tickets and layout sheets
• Check every lift for accuracy before it moves on
• Change knives and do routine maintenance
• Direct bindery helpers on your job

What you need

• Experience setting up and running a programmable guillotine cutter in a print shop or bindery
• Able to read job tickets and layouts, and do basic shop math
• Able to stand for a full shift and lift up to 50 lb, with or without reasonable accommodation

Schedule

Monday–Friday, 7:00 am–3:00 pm. In peak season, 10- or 12-hour shifts starting at 6:00 am, with overtime pay.

A person reviews every application. AC Printing is an equal opportunity employer.